Painting with the Power of Color
In this pastel workshop you’ll discover how to choose a cohesive color palette for balance. We’ll also look at how soft and muted tones can evoke specific emotions. We’ll work on creating a sense of depth and texture. And we’ll use color to create focal points by strategic placement of color to draw attention to a certain place in the artwork
Instructor: Malia Bryngelson
Date: August 16, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Class Cost: $50 CAG members, $55 non-members
Materials: Malia will provide a good quality paper. Student provides all other supplies.
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Send an email to maliabryngel56@gmail.com
Payment Method: Venmo instructions will be provided at time of registration. You’ll also receive a supply list.
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Description:
Color, it’s the primary tool for conveying emotions, creating mood, and shaping the overall visual impact of an art piece. It’s the main tool an artist uses to convey the look and feel of their artwork.
In this pastel workshop you’ll discover how to choose a cohesive color palette for balance. We’ll also look at how soft and muted tones can evoke specific emotions. We’ll work on creating a sense of depth and texture. And we’ll use color to create focal points by strategic placement of color to draw attention to a certain place in the artwork.
With a better understanding of the use of color and its effect on your artwork, you should find your journey in creating art much more enjoyable.
Malia Bryngelson is a pastel artist from Locust, North Carolina. Exploring the study of color and combining pastel with watercolor are the current themes of her work.
She has studied pastel painting with many nationally known pastel artists, including Lyn Asselta, Casey Klahn, Karen Margulis, Colette Odya Smith and others.
Malia’s award-winning work has been included in state and national exhibitions. Her paintings received a first place and an Honorable Mention award in the animal category of Pastel Magazine’s Pastel 100 Competition.
